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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.86, 215.12 and 124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.86, 215.12 and 124.82 is: 172.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.86 : 215.12 = 124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.86/215.12 = 124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.86x = 215.12 × 124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.86x = 26,851.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,851.28/155.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.28

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